Proportions Do Affect Value (12.08)
Obtaining a clear picture of a mounted diamond’s proportions is critical in determining overall value. Estimating accurate proportions is every bit as important as color and clarity grading. Proportions are becoming an important issue as consumers become more aware in our age of information. Someone who has the opportunity to compare a well-proportioned stone to a poorly-cut one, it’s the difference between night and day. The nice makes are easier to sell because they are more beautiful, and as result, more valuable.♦
